This was revealed during the society’s AGM held on on July 23, at St Dominics Hall.
The newly elected Boksburg SPCA chairperson, John Penrose, presented his first overview report for the year ended, March 31.
He also revealed 2 000 warnings were issued out of the cruelty cases.
Penrose said over 1 600 cats and over 3 300 dogs were brought to the SPCA the last year.
In addition, 436 pre-home checks were conducted and over 1700 animals were sterilised.
Penrose, who took over from Alta Gobey, gave an overview on what the SPCA have done during the past year. He pointed out three biggest challenges faced by the Boksburg SPCA.
Firstly, he said the society has been running at a monthly loss over the past 12 months.
Secondly, he said SPCA manager Maggie Mudd needs huge support in order to turn around the operational aspects of the pound, including numerous employee issues that had been largely neglected prior to her appointment.
The third challenge is of ensuring that Boksburg SPCA both retained its credibility as a society and raise its profile and reputation as a professional animal welfare organisation.
The Boksburg SPCA currently has 16 employees, most of whom have long length of service.
Following the resignation of Inspector Diale Ratsela, the organisation suffered headaches but later another inspector from the Germiston SPCA, Hope Mokalapa, joined the team in November 2015.
Penrose said the SPCA continues to retain the services of Dr Andre Muntu for the in-house clinic and who ensures the best care is given to all animals brought into the clinic.
“We have recently begun a programme by which Dr Muntu is spending time with specialist vets in order to increase his scope of expertise.
“Our clinic over the last 12 months has become self-funded. I must add, however, that our clinic is showing signs of age and an upgrade of our X-ray and operating facilities as well as the clinic in general is a priority for the committee this coming year,” Penrose said.
“From the statistics gathered it shows how busy the society is and unfortunately the need for this service is growing at an alarming rate.”
Fundraising and operational income showed a steady increase in 2014/15 to 2015/16 from street collections, the second-hand shop, medical clinic, new homes fund, donations and boarding fees.
During the past financial year the Boksburg SPCA undertook maintenance projects, including:
* Fitting out the cattery cages to bring them up to standard.
*Major work on the areas for kennelling.
*Tiling
*Painting
*Ground works, including grassed areas.
* Planting of trees and flowers.
* Upgrading the CCTV systems.
* Implementing a finger-scanning clock-in system.
* Continued maintenance work on its ageing vehicle fleet.
* Repair and installation of air conditioners in the offices, clinic and shop.
* Roof repairs.
* Office furniture replacement.
* Pound house maintenance.
* Telephone system replacement.
Penrose thanked multiple companies and individuals for their continued support.
According to Penrose the Boksburg SPCA made great strides in raising the profile of the SPCA.
“We continue to grow our credibility and public support and we know we have gone a long way in achieving our goals in the prevention of cruelty to animals.
“We hope we have served the NSPCA well, the public and most importantly the animals,” Penrose said.
The Boksburg SPCA presented its five long-standing employees who had been with the SPCA for over 10 years with certificates.
